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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.15, 388.72 and 96.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.15, 388.72 and 96.83 is: 145.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.15 : 388.72 = 96.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.15/388.72 = 96.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.15x = 388.72 × 96.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.15x = 37,639.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,639.76/259.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.24

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